Travel Nurse Salary Guide: Metairie, LA
Average Travel Nurse Salary
$2,115/week
The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Metairie, LA is $2,115 per week. This is 1% higher than the Louisiana average of $2,093.
Last updated on October 4, 2026. Based on 30 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Nurse salaries in Metairie, LA compared to State and National Averages
$2,115/week
Metairie, LA
4% lower than the US average.
$2,093/week
Louisiana
5% lower than the US average.
$2,206/week
United States
How Travel Nurse Salaries in Metairie Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Nurse Salaries in Metairie Compare to Other Cities
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
$2,034/week
This is 4% lower than the Metairie average of $2,115.
Lafayette, Louisiana
$1,956/week
This is 8% lower than the Metairie average of $2,115.
Alexandria, Louisiana
$2,155/week
This is 2% higher than the Metairie average of $2,115.
What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in Metairie?
CCU - Coronary Care and CVICU earn the most among Travel Nursing specialties in Metairie, LA, both averaging $2,824 per week, ahead of NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care ($2,051). For comparison, the Metairie, LA average for Travel Nurses is $2,115 per week — CCU - Coronary Care and CVICU earn 34% more.
| Specialty | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| CCU - Coronary Care | $2,824 | $2,824 |
| CVICU | $2,824 | $2,824 |
| NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care | $2,051 | $2,250 |
| ED - Emergency Department | $2,044 | $2,365 |
| Neuro ICU | $2,034 | $2,061 |
| SICU - Surgical Intensive Care | $2,034 | $2,061 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in Metairie?
Gifted Healthcare pays Travel Nurses the most, averaging $2,757 per week, followed by Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing ($2,684) and Aequor Healthcare ($2,673). Gifted Healthcare also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,824. For comparison, the Metairie, LA average for Travel Nurses is $2,115 per week — Gifted Healthcare pays 30% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Gifted Healthcare | $2,757 | $2,824 |
| Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing | $2,684 | $2,684 |
| Aequor Healthcare | $2,673 | $2,673 |
| Host Healthcare | $2,603 | $2,603 |
| Nightingale Nurses | $2,526 | $2,526 |
| Focus Staff | $2,483 | $2,483 |
| Medical Solutions | $2,418 | $2,418 |
| AHS Staffing | $2,250 | $2,250 |
| MedPro Healthcare Staffing | $2,156 | $2,156 |
| American Traveler | $2,141 | $2,141 |
Last updated on October 4, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Top Travel Nurse Jobs
NICU RN
- Metairie, Louisiana
- Tulane-Lakeside Hospital for Women and Children
- MedPro Healthcare Staffing and 7 others
UP TO $2,250/wk
Travel Nurse RN - CVICU
- Metairie, LA
- Gifted Healthcare
- 4x12 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus
$2,824/week
CVOR RN
- Metairie, LA
- Gifted Healthcare
- 3x12 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus
$2,622/week
NICU RN
- Metairie, LA
- AHS Staffing
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,250/week
NICU RN
- Metairie, LA
- MedPro Healthcare Staffing
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$2,156/week
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